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BBC Radio Four - Wednesday 14th of January 2009
0600
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Today
With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day 7.48am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am.
0945
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Book of the Week: The Rest Is Noise -...
...Listening to the Twentieth Century. The Rest Is Noise - Listening to the Twentieth Century: 3/5. The Beatles and Stockhausen - and how he ended up on the cover of Sgt Pepper's.
1000
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Woman's Hour
With Jenni Murray. Including drama: Dear Mr Spectator. 3/5: With his business in peril, Gilbert decides to head for the coffee-house to consult Mr Spectator.
1100
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Black Students in Red Russia
Burt Caesar tells the story of the students who, for two decades from the 1960s, were sent from developing countries to study in the Soviet Union.
1130
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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. 2/6: An Audience With. Arthur holds auditions in the Shoulder of Mutton for a fundraising evening.
1330
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The Media Show
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
1415
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Afternoon Play: Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors: Paul B Davies's black comedy is based on real events. Adolf Hitler's favourite conjuror is touring the US during the 1950s when he is confronted by his Nazi past.
1500
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Money Box Live
Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. Listeners can call 03700 100 444 from 1.30pm until 3.30pm [calls cost no more than to 01, 02 landline numbers].
1530
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The Other Garden and Collected...
...Stories by Francis Wyndham. ...Stories by Francis Wyndham: Stories by Francis Wyndham, recalling England in the 1940s. 2/3: Dear Derek. Agatha is drawn to her young cousin Phillip when he comes to
1545
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The Flight from Tehran:...
...British-Iranians 30 Years On. Exiles from the Iranian revolution talk to writer David Mattin. 3/5: An Ordinary Life. For middle-class Iranians, a new life in the UK often meant a sudden loss of soc
1630
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Case Notes
Dr Mark Porter explores the science behind the dramatic cut in the number of cot deaths and learns that infections, genetics and how you put your baby to bed, could all play a role.
1800
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Six O'Clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
1830
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Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management
Will Smith seeks help and advice on coping with the onset of middle age. 5/6: To help Will become less cautious, Peter asks rock singer Alex to advise him.
1945
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Dear Mr Spectator
Dear Mr Spectator: By Elizabeth Kuti. 3/5: With financial crisis in the air and his business in peril, Gilbert decides to head for the coffee-house and consult Mr Spectator.
2000
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Unreliable Evidence
Clive Anderson analyses the legal issues of the day. 2/4: Privacy. In the light of Max Mosley's successful court action, how can the courts balance privacy and freedom of speech?
2045
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Schumpeter Rising
Hedge fund manager Hugh Hendry argues that in the present economic crisis it is Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter and not his rival John Maynard Keynes that we should be heeding.
2100
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State of Mind
Claudia Hammond tells the story of mental health care in the UK from the1950s to the present day. 2/5: Altered States. The 60s saw anti-psychiatrists question the idea of insanity.
2245
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Book at Bedtime: One Morning Like a Bird
One Morning Like a Bird: Michael Maloney reads from the novel by Andrew Miller. 3/10: For Alissa Feneon and Yuji, a visit to the theatre is just the start of the evening.
2302
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The Cornwell Estate
Life on a fictional housing estate, as told by characters played by Phil Cornwell. 4/4: Mike Duggan. Veteran musician Mike Duggan is offered the chance of a recording contract.
2315
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The Ladies
Comedy sketches by Emily Watson Howes set in a ladies' public toilet. 4/4: Four girls make their first foray into the world of illegal drug taking.
2330
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Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
0000
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News and Weather
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
0030
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Book of the Week: The Rest Is Noise -...
...Listening to the Twentieth Century. The Rest Is Noise - Listening to the Twentieth Century: 3/5. The Beatles and Stockhausen - and how he ended up on the cover of Sgt Pepper's. |
 
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